Youth Justice in America combines thoughtful commentary with selections from actual federal and state constitutional criminal law cases to explore issues of juveniles and justice. The book addresses tough, important issues that are part of many high school curriculums and directly affect today's young people, including:
- How should we balance liberty with the need for an ordered society?
- How do we enforce order while maintaining constitutional rights?
- Should we treat juveniles differently than adult offenders?
Focusing on cases that relate to the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and...

Directly engages students in an exciting and informed discussion of the U.S. juvenile justice system